This occurs when field technicians modify parameters directly via the drive's physical operator panel (BOP/AOP) without updating the central software.
Fully compatible with STEP 7 V5.7 and its subsequent Service Packs.
: If moving to a system that uses newer drives (SINAMICS/MicroMaster), you may need to uninstall Drive ES Basic Maintenance but keep the Drive ES PCS 7 block library if those drives are integrated into a PCS 7 project. Troubleshooting Common Issues
@echo off for /L %%i in (1,1,50) do ( DESCOM -P MyPlant -D DRIVE%%i -E \\backup\drive%%i_%date:~10,4%%date:~4,2%%date:~7,2%.dk ) drive es basic maintenance v5.7
Close all active SIMATIC applications, including SIMATIC Manager, Hardware Configuration, and NetPro.
Windows 10 Enterprise/Pro (64-bit) or Windows 11 Enterprise/Pro (64-bit).
While Drive ES Basic is primarily designed as an option for STEP 7, it can also be installed as a standalone application without STEP 7. In this scenario, a proprietary Drive Manager (based on the SIMATIC Manager shell) is used. Troubleshooting Common Issues @echo off for /L %%i
Its core functionalities include:
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Safeguard your Automation License Manager (ALM) keys before altering software directories. In this scenario, a proprietary Drive Manager (based
is a legacy engineering software package from Siemens designed for the maintenance and diagnostics of earlier drive systems . Released on August 26, 2021, it replaced version V5.6 SP2 and serves as the final update for this software product. Core Purpose and Included Tools
Drive runs erratically after replacing a power section or control board.
While this article focuses on maintenance, be aware that Siemens has discontinued support for Drive ES Basic. The modern successor is integrated into TIA Portal. However, if you maintain a legacy line:
: Siemens recommends transferring existing projects to a virtual environment (such as VMware) to avoid incompatibilities with newer operating systems or PCS 7 versions.